Virtual Academy Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

The Lincoln County Virtual School curriculum is designed to challenge students and prepare them for college and the workforce while providing flexibility in scheduling and pacing.  Students are required to take 4 courses each semester (8 total for the year) and must meet the minimum state requirements of 22 credits to graduate. Once students have fulfilled the minimum 22 credit requirement they will be eligible to graduate with their high school diploma from Lincoln County Schools.  Graduation ceremonies are held each year to recognize the accomplishments of these students.  

Math

(4 credits)

English

(4 credits)

Science

(3 credits)

Social Studies

(3 credits)

Additional

Credits

  • Algebra I

  • Algebra II

  • Geometry

  • Higher level math course

  • English I

  • English II

  • English III

  • English IV

  • Lab Science

  • Biology

  • Chemistry or Physics

  • World History/Geo

  • U.S. History

  • U.S.Government (½ cr.)

  • Economics (½ cr.)

  • Physical Education (½ cr.)

  • Wellness

  • Personal Finance (½ cr.)

  • Foreign Language (2 cr.)

  • Fine Art

  • Elective Focus (3 credits in the same area)

  • Students who wish to waive the foreign language and fine art requirement must fill out a waiver and substitute the with courses that explore their elective focus.

  • State mandated EOC tests are administered in the following classes: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.